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• A stunning selection of textiles, chosen not just for their elegance and beauty, but also for their relevance to the history of textile design; each one is representative of the design movements of its time; features specially commissioned new photography
• Includes a fascinating, in-depth account of how and why these pieces were made; this is the first book on textiles to examine aesthetic design is combined with serious archival research into the history of textile production, from design to manufacture and marketing
• Published to coincide with an exhibition at the Francesca Galloway Gallery

Late Eighteenth & Early Nineteenth Century Textiles presents a selection of pieces chosen for their beauty, their elegance and their relevance to the history of textile design. The focus is on furnishing textiles that illustrate the tremendous shift in taste from the restrained Neo-Classical style of the late 18th century to the imperialistic, utterly luxurious fashions of the Napoleonic era and beyond.

Europe and America experienced rapid changes in interior decoration throughout the 19th century, due in part to the radical social changes wrought by the Industrial Revolution. Flamboyant nouveau riche taste flourished throughout the western world, encompassing spirited revivals of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo and Islamic styles and designs by talented figures such as Owen Jones, Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, Christopher Dresser and William Morris.

One of the earliest textiles featured is the Verdures du Vatican, designed by Jean-Demosthene Dugourc for King Carlos IV of Spain in 1799. Elsewhere there is a brocaded silk and metal satin rosette and medallion chair seat cover by Grand Frères for Cartier et Fils, 1808-15, the design of which was re-woven for Jacqueline Kennedy's 1962 refurbishment of the White House. The book features many more pieces of great beauty and extremely high quality.

Two British designs relate to the Aesthetic movement: the first, Hatton, is silk tissue with a beautiful design depicting prunus blossom and small insects, designed by Bruce Talbert, a central figure of the Aesthetic movement; the second is a hand block printed wallpaper designed by Christopher Dresser, with stylised flowers and trailing plants, inspired by Japanese decorative artwork. Also featured is Vineyard, a cotton and wool weave designed by Edmund Hunter, which was displayed at the 1903 Arts & Crafts Exhibition.

Along with its companion volume Twentieth Century Textiles, this landmark publication offers an extraordinary opportunity to appreciate the evolution of textile design and technique across almost 200 years through a stunning selection of pieces rarely on public view.

Les dessins de réalisations en fer forgé, portes, portails, balustrades, kiosques sont  assemblés dans cet ouvrage en deux volumes qui les présentent par époque et par style.

Les dessins de réalisations en fer forgé, portes, portails, balustrades, kiosques sont  assemblés dans cet ouvrage en deux volumes qui les présentent par époque et par style.

Cet ouvrage d’initiation est à nouveau disponible. Il détaille les techniques de base du vitrail, les procédés et les matériaux. Il reprend également les connaissances historiques, esthétiques et pratiques qui permettent aux amateurs ou aux professionnels de nourrir un socle de savoirs indispensables à la pratique de leur art.

C’est à la fin du XIXe siècle, alors que la création de boiseries neuves se raréfie, que commence l’intérêt pour les boiseries anciennes. Nées au Moyen-Âge, elles doivent leur succès à leurs excellentes qualités d’isolation thermique et phonique, mais aussi à la possibilité qu’elles offrent en matière de décoration que le XVIIIe siècle portera au plus haut degré. Le musée Carnavalet est devenu un des hauts lieux de la boiserie française puisqu’il présente des dizaines de salles couvertes de lambris récupérés dans des hôtels particuliers parisiens.

L’auteur commence par un bref rappel biographique qui rappelle l’évolution de l’intérêt du public pour les boiseries anciennes. Il précise ensuite son sujet à travers la définition de la boiserie, du lambris. Il précise le rôle de l’architecte, du menuisier, du sculpteur, du peintre et du doreur grâce aux nombreux documents qu’ils nous ont laissés : ouvrages techniques, études préparatoires, devis, épures et d’émouvants dessins sur les murs qui ont parfois été conservés sous les boiseries. Il retrace ensuite l’histoire et l’évolution de la boiserie en France depuis le haut Moyen-Âge au XIXe siècle en passant par la Renaissance et l’époque classique. Il en profite pour présenter les différents éléments d’une boiserie à la française et son évolution : plinthe, panneaux de soubassement, cimaise, grands panneaux, entablement et corniche sont rythmés verticalement par les ouvertures et des parecloses ou des pilastres.
Dès sa création en 1865, le musée Carnavalet se préoccupe de sauver des boiseries remarquables des XVII et XVIIIe siècles promises à la démolition : il les rachète, les remonte dans les salles de la rue de Sévigné, les étudie, les restaure dans leur splendeur initiale et ainsi les préserve. L’auteur les décrit en les replaçant dans leur contexte historique et technique, nous présente le résultat des recherches effectuées (genèse des oeuvres, documents d’époque, travaux de remontage), illustrées par de très nombreuses photographies qui nous montrent vues générales et détails.
C’est ainsi à une visite exceptionnelle du musée Carnavalet que ce livre nous convie, guidés par celle qui en fut le Conservateur pendant presque vingt ans.

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Sommaire :
L’art de la boiserie en France.
Le décor de boiserie
L’histoire de la boiserie en France
Naissance d’un engouement
Boiseries de l’hôtel Colbert de Villacerf.
Boiseries originales de l’hôtel Carnavalet
Cabinet de l’hôtel Le Peletier de Saint-Fargeau.
Boiseries provenant de l’hôtel de Broglie.
Deux salons de l’hôtel Brûlart de Sillery.
Boiseries provenant de l’hôtel Stuart d’Aubigny.
Boiseries de la salle Liesville
Boiseries provenant d’un hôtel de la rue du Regard
Boiseries provenant d’un hôtel de la rue de Fleurus
Boiseries provenant de l’hôtel Lebas de Courmont
Un cabinet chinois.
Boiseries provenant d’un hôtel de la rue de Grenelle
Boiseries du Café militaire.
Le salon de compagnie de l’hôtel d’Uzès
Le boudoir, la rotonde, le petit et le grand salon de l'hôtel de Breteuil
Boiseries du château de Conflans.
Bibliographie

Ce livre présente un grand nombre de portes de provenances et d’influences diverses. Vous découvrirez une sélection de portes originales et représentatives de la diversité des modèles de style, rustique et moderne. Plus de trois cents photos illustrent le thème des portes et font de cet ouvrage un outil de comparaison et d’étude d’architecture appliquée.

Sommaire :
Les portes rustiques et traditionnelles : Les portes et portails de fermes, Les portes et portails de ville, Les portes avec fronton, Les portes d’église.
Les portes de style et moderne : Les portes et portails de style, Les portes Art nouveau, Les portes anglaises, Les portes modernes.

The repositories of human wisdom and experience through the ages, libraries are one of our most valuable cultural resources. This stimulating volume showcases some of the most interesting library design trends and developments from around the world. Covering both public and private libraries, as well as bookstores, you'll see a wide variety of ways to arrange and store books and other media. Also included are examples of the finest library fittings and furnishings available. What factors distinguish a truly great library? Browse this valuable reference to find out for yourself …

Beautiful, eye-catching photography by Jan Verlinde link the past with the present in this stunning book. The noblest of building traditions are bonded with a modern wat of living, working and relaxing. Lifestyle author Ivo Pauwels, in his familiar, fascinating style, takes the reader back to the past. He brings the memories of the centuries-old building techniques and the forgotten knowledge of the materials used in roof trusses, tiles and thatched roofs.

Simplify, Connect, Expand. These principles, each fundamental to the practice of design, provide the framework for interior designer Vicente Wolf’s engaging new book. Wolf is famous for his modern and elegant style, always guided by integrity and simplicity. Lifting the Curtain on Design delves into his selected themes from myriad viewpoints: through the prism of international travel, via the detailed focus on a single project, and finally by means of the sweeping perspective of a seasoned design mind.

Vicente Wolf, an inveterate voyager, leaves his New York studio once a year to immerse himself in the culture of a distant land. In this volume, illustrated entirely with his own photographs, he recounts a trip to Namibia: with its sand dunes and sunsets, this southern African country is “a landscape that has been reduced to its essence.” A journey to Papua New Guinea makes clear the connections between cultures, as well as the connections that may be fostered through skilled design. And Bhutan is a lesson in expanding horizons and experiences.

It is in Wolf’s design that the essence of his three principles, suggested in his travels, is fully illuminated. In a step-by-step account of two recent interiors - a traditional apartment and an open loft - Wolf describes his initial design process, the various phases of construction, the expert selection of color palettes and furniture, and the final installation of art and decorative objects. He also explains the development of the dramatic tablescapes for which he is so well known, which balance style, form, and color with humor and ease. Finally, a dazzling presentation of Wolf’s current projects touches on grand design gestures and minute yet indispensable details.

Lifting the Curtain on Design offers a glimpse into the mind of the designer at work, from inspiration through implementation to unforgettable finished room.

About the Author:

Admired for his impeccable eye and unique vision of the world, Vicente Wolf has been at the top of the design industry for over forty years. He is the author of Learning to See, Lifting the Curtain on Design, Crossing Boundaries, and The Four Elements of Design

Before the time of electricity, man was already in need of a source of light to carry out his night-time activities. It was a time when candela-bras and oil lamps always provided an ideal prop for creative expres-sion. However, with the invention of the bulb and the industrial revolu-tion the rules were changed, giving rise to what was to become the "modern" lamp. Plastic and other new materials brought with them a new freedom with regard to forms, dimensions and colours. The lamp is a feature which, aside from its practical function, is also taken to be of a highly decorative value. In this respect it is an object of great interest to designers since it allows them to express not only a formal creativity but also a more ethereal effect produced by the light from their creations. The illumination of a house, office or restaurant is now considered to be an important factor and one which interior designers take very seriously when it comes to creating the desired ambience. This isn¹t simply a matter of designing an object but in some cases, creating an effect, a sensation or an expression through lighting. A play on transparencies, colours, soft-focus or glistening effects, etc., all are worthy of consideration when it comes to creating the desired effect. In Light design Now, we invite you to take a journey through the latest "lighting" creations from talented young and well-known designers alike who share a mutual passion for design.

As beautiful as it is instructive, this award-winning book on all aspects of theatrical lighting design has become the standard resource in the field.

Light Fantastic has received accolades from the theater community, including the Golden Pen Award from the Institute for Theater Technology and Outstanding Academic Title award from Choice magazine. Now in its third edition, Light Fantastic has been expanded to include breathtaking new photographs from author Max Keller's most recent productions. The text has been brought up to date to reflect the latest technological advances, while new essays-on light in architecture, lighting for music concerts, and the metaphysics and politics of light-broaden its scope. Keller's extensive knowledge and experience on some of the world's most celebrated stages make him the definitive source for veterans or those new to the field of stage lighting. Throughout the book hundreds of vibrant color photographs convey the excitement of live performance. This remarkable volume is an indispensable handbook to stage lighting design.

Max Keller is a magician with artificial light. His work has transformed theater productions across Europe and America, from Berlin and Salzburg to the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and his stunning effects with color and space continually set new standards. Principally designed for lighting specialists, this richly illustrated volume documents the fascinating use of stage lighting in such a comprehensive and lucid style that it is of equal interest to all theater buffs.

The pictorial language used by a lighting designer is as differentiated as that of a painter. Its success depends not only on the appropriate use of the technical possibilities available, but also on the artistic qualities of such specialists as Max Keller. In Light Fantastic, the author divulges his extensive knowledge and experience, explaining natural light phenomena, the history of light in the theater, and Goethe's and Runge's research on the theory of color as well as technical details, from the fundamentals of optics and projection to the different kinds of lamps, lights, and spots and other lighting equipment

More than 500 plates, technical images, drawings, and stage photos highlight the stunning effects achieved in various spectacular productions, ranging from opera and ballet to rock concerts. Keller's latest production is for Tristan and Isolde at the Metropolitan Opera in New York.

A whole new look at architectural lighting, both for the interior and exterior.

An inspiring photographic book with hundreds of creative applications in private homes and gardens.

"The elements of architecture are light and shade, walls and space."
(Le Corbusier)

Light is a prerequisite for architecture, since it is the element that renders walls and spaces visible. With the right light, well-designed buildings and interiors are considerably enhanced. In recent years, supported by groundbreaking technological innovations, the use of light in architecture and interior design has become more creative, lively and colorful than ever. Not only have these developments allowed for more artistry in the field, but lighting design has also become part of energy-saving concepts.

Light in Architecture presents 123 projects by architects and designers all around the world, where the use of natural and artificial light is the defining element: the C42 Showroom in Paris, the Air Traffic Control Tower in Vienna, the Supperclub in Singapore, the Greenpix Zero Energy Wall in Beijing, the Ave Maria Chapel in Naples, FL, the Koukjian Jewelry in Beirut and the Deloitte Headquarters in Copenhagen – this volume allows every imaginable use of light in every sector to shine.

The face of the nocturnal metropolis is marked decisively by light, and the number and variety of the light sources is increasing to the point of "light terror." A well-lit urban space can be very inviting, giving residents and visitors a sense of well-being and security. A successful lighting design can also give the city at night an identity of its own and accentuate architectural qualities. In this book, the author embodies her many years of experience as a practitioner and teacher of lighting design. In preparation, she visited ten European cities - including Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Budapest, Vienna, and Amsterdam - with different urban situations. This has enabled her to present different planning and design tasks systematically and to illustrate specific solutions. In addition to articulating basic planning rules for the outdoor lighting of buildings, traffic routes, and squares, she presents and elucidates new artificial lighting systems and outdoor lamps with the help of examples.